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July 27th

Sir
Your communication of 25th inst. has been received. And I am directed by the Asst Com'r to say, that in every case parties whether white or black are required to comply with letter of the contract - providing such contract has been Approved by this Bureau.  either party violating the Same lays himself liable to the other party for damages. Such portion of your letter as refers to the issuing of rations has been referred to Captain Pickett, in charge of the distribution of rations in this State

Respectfully 
Your Ob't Servant 
T. F. Forbes
Lt & A.A.A.G.

T. W Gantt Esqr
Ag't Bureau RF&AL
Elberton Ga